Diabetic Wound: How Hyperbaric Therapy Can Help?

Natalia Smith19 Apr, 2023Health

Diabetic foot ulcer, a rising concern in the modern world, can occur from several factors, like atherosclerotic peripheral disease, sudden mechanical changes in the creation of the bony structure of the foot, peripheral neuropathy, etc. Frequent and severe diabetic attacks can trigger all of these situations. According to a study, diabetes is the main reason behind nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States. In 5% of cases, diabetes leads to diabetic foot ulcers. Of these patients, 15-20% require amputation within 5 years of the ulcer onset. Nowadays, hyperbaric medicine is coming to the forefront for its number of benefits. Now, let?s discuss how hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT can treat diabetic foot ulcers.